Draft Profiles: Peyton Watson
A look into Peyton Watson's Draft Stock
Peyton Watson | Forward | UCLA
DOB: 09/11/2002
Height: 6’8
Weight: 200 lbs.
Class: Freshman
Assesment
Prospect Ranking: #31
Tier: Level 5
Offensive Role(s): Slashing Forward | Pick & Roll Finisher | Lob Threat
Defensive Role(s): Switching Forward | Secondary Rim Protector | Isolation Stopper
Strengths
Athleticism
Positional Rebounding
Positional Ball Handling
Positional Passing
Defensive Footwork
Switchability
Scalability
Help Defense
Isolation Defense
Areas of Concern
Positional Physicality
Scoring Efficiency
Scoring Consistency
Shooting Efficiency
Shooting Consistency
Primary Rim Protection
Looking Forward
Still unsure on Watson. How much are his struggles based on his role and team? How much blame can you excuse away when you go several stretches of multiple games without scoring a single point? The tools and frame are there for Peyton to be a difference maker on defensive. Does he declare? Not sure. Once you get to the top of the 2nd Round, I would take a swing on the upside. We’ve seen other players perform better in the NBA than they did in college—a la Jaden McDaniels. Watson may have a similar role. Some flashes of passing and handle.